Conjugation

Dig up

déterrer

Irregular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: up

    Only dig changes; up stays the same: dug up, dug up.

In speech, the helping verbs shorten: I’m, he’s, we’re, I’ve, I’ll, I’d.

Newbie

Enough to talk about now, the past, and your plans, and to give instructions.

  1. Present simple

    Habits, facts, and how things usually are. To say no or ask, add do or does: I don't dig up, he doesn't dig up.

    1. I / you / we / they dig up
    2. he / she / it digs up

  2. Present continuous

    What is happening now, and plans already arranged: we’re leaving tomorrow.

    1. I am digging up
    2. you / we / they are digging up
    3. he / she / it is digging up

  3. Past simple

    A finished action at a past time: yesterday, in 2020. To say no or ask, add did: I didn't dig up.

    1. I / you / he / she / it / we / they dug up

  4. Future with going to

    Plans and intentions, and what you can see coming: it’s going to rain.

    1. I am going to dig up
    2. you / we / they are going to dig up
    3. he / she / it is going to dig up

  5. Imperative

    Orders, advice, and instructions. Let’s suggests doing it together. To say no: don't dig up.

    1. (you) dig up
    2. let's dig up